Starck-Led Design Firm Sues Developer Over Unpaid Fees

By Nathan Hale

Law360, Miami (May 7, 2013, 6:14 PM ET) -- An interior design firm run by renowned French designer Philippe Starck sued Miami-based developer The Related Group of Florida and a development unit over allegedly unpaid fees for the firm's designs for three luxury condominium towers in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Yoo S (West) Ltd. claims it is currently owed more than $708,000, plus interest and attorneys' fees, based on the developer's net sales proceeds of more than $122.5 million as of April 5. Related also has not provided Yoo with information about its proceeds from rented...